From slave to state legislator : John W.E. Thomas, Illinois' first African American lawmaker / by Joens, David A., 1961-

Table of Contents: “…Introduction: "A representative of its colored citizens" -- "Let us come out like men": the historic election of 1876 -- "An able, attentive, and sensible representative": the first term and a failed reelection bid -- "Justly entitled to representation": the long road back to the legislature -- "Advising moderation in all things": the 1883 legislative session and colored convention -- "We are here as citizens": reelection, the Civil Rights Bill, and another colored convention -- "By no means an unimportant position": election to the office of South Town clerk in 1887 -- "You ought not insult the colored people!" …”
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The life of Benjamin Franklin. by Lemay, J. A. Leo 1935-2008

Table of Contents: “…NINE Franklin's First Full Assembly, the Money Bill, and Susanna Wright, 1751-1752TEN Insurance: The Philadelphia Contributionship; ELEVEN Paper Currency, the Coming of War, and a Trip to New England, 1752-1753; TWELVE The Carlisle Treaty, Postmaster General, a Trip to New England, and Assembly Sessions, 1753-1754; THIRTEEN The Pennsylvania Germans; FOURTEEN Assembly Sessions, the Snake Cartoon, and the Albany Conference, 1754; FIFTEEN Boston, America and the Empire, and Katy Ray, 1754-1755; SIXTEEN Libels on the Assembly, Quincy's Mission, and General Braddock, 1755.…”
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